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ERIC Number: EJ675449
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4294
Support for Music Education: A Case Study of Issues Concerning Teacher Retention and Attrition.
Madsen, Clifford K.; Hancock, Carl B.
Journal of Research in Music Education, v50 n1 p6-19 Spr 2002
Investigates music teacher retention and attrition. Surveyed in the spring of 1995 certified teachers (n=225) with music education degrees earned in the past 10 years; 137 responded. Surveyed respondents six years later and found 34.4% no longer teaching. Cites personal reasons and administrative support as the primary sources for discontent with teaching. (JEH)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Higher Education, Music Teachers, Teacher Education, Teacher Morale, Teacher Surveys, Teaching (Occupation), Teacher Persistence
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Note: The Journal of Research in Music Education is a refereed journal.